Race of Deception

Description

For fans of Stacey Abrams and Blake Crouch, this engrossing psychological suspense novel of deception and power follows a fearless journalist whose search for truth collides with the rise of AI, political corruption, and family secrets too dark to remain buried.

“An intriguing, fast-paced mystery.” –S.A. Cosby, Anthony Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author

When investigative reporter Mya Mosby uncovers a series of disturbing deepfake videos implicating high-profile politicians, she’s certain she’s found the exposé of a lifetime. But the closer she gets to uncovering the source, the more she realizes that someone–or something–is rewriting reality itself.

What starts as a routine investigation spirals into a labyrinth of corrupt politics, AI manipulation, and buried family secrets. Each lead draws Mya deeper into a conspiracy controlled by a tech giant with global reach and limitless resources, forcing her to confront the possibility that her own past may be the key to the entire deception.

As digital truth and human morality collide, Mya must decide whether exposing the system will save the world’s last shred of truth . . . or destroy everything she loves.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Maurice Draine
Published: 08/25/2026
Publisher: Black Odyssey Media
ISBN: 9781969678066
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.81lbs

About the Author
Maurice Draine writes gripping thrillers that place Black characters at the center of high-stakes stories where power, technology, and human ambition collide. Based in Minneapolis, he works as a senior copywriter at a leading financial institution and holds a B.A. in Professional Writing with a concentration in Journalism.

Throughout his career, Maurice has written everything from policies and procedures to sports and technical content, honing a storytelling style rooted in precision, research, and compelling narrative. His fiction blends suspense, social relevance, and emotional depth, creating page-turning stories that challenge readers to question what they think they know about truth, power, and the world around them.